Hoya’s new myopia control lens and Topcon’s Myah instrument for myopia and dry eye management have taken out their respective categories in the regarded Silmo d’Or Awards. Read more
Full view: Enhancing retinal pathology detection
UK-trained ophthalmologist DR OLIVER COMYN made it a priority to install a state-of-the-art imaging device when he joined a well-known private hospital in New Zealand as its sole retinal specialist. Now that piece of equipment has become an essential part of the clinic.
Report finds Topcon is the #1 OCT provider
Topcon Healthcare has secured the number one position in the global optical coherence tomography (OCT) market, according to a major analysis of diagnostic ophthalmic devices. Read more
Is the best still to come in OCT technology?
Few technologies have had such a swift and profound impact on eyecare as much as optical coherence tomography. Insight takes a deep dive into the evolution of OCT and the bearing this may have on future models. Read more
Aussie firm introduces NovaTears +Omega-3 eye drop
ASX-listed AFT Pharmaceuticals has expanded its therapeutics range with a new dry eye therapy containing Omega-3. Read more
Vibrant NuPolar campaign taps into new consumer behaviour
In time for peak sunglass season, Younger Optics has launched a new NuPolar campaign to appeal to a shift in consumer behaviour, along with a suite of new point-of-sale materials for practice use. Read more
Alcon launches breakthrough Vivity IOL in Australia
Alcon has officially ushered in what some Australian ophthalmologists are calling a new class in presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (IOL) technology due to its ability to negate visual disturbances – the bane of many EDOF and multifocal IOL designs. Read more
Safilo introduces new Missoni collection
Safilo has unveiled the latest female collection from Italian luxury fashion brand Missoni to the Australian optical market Read more
Optive eye drops
Allergan’s Optive eye drops range, available in five varieties, includes Optive Advanced Preservative Free and Optive Advanced drops, which offer temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dry eyes, and may protect against further irritation.
Hylo Fresh and Forte
Preservative-free HYLO-FRESH (sodium K hyaluronate 0.1% w/v, 10mL), delivers lubrication for dry eyes of moderate or medium severity, while the more viscous HYLO-FORTE (0.2% sodium hyaluronate w/v, 10mL) is ideal for the treatment of severe or chronic dry eye.